Rover 75 (1955-59)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke | 73.025mm x 88.9mm |
Displacement |
2230cc
|
Firing order |
1,5,3,6,2,4
|
Oil pressure (hot) |
60-65 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph
|
Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
Single SU
|
Needle |
SZ
|
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.008″ (hot)
|
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.012″ (hot)
|
Valve-timing indication | E.P. mark on Flywheel, Exhaust valve fully open at 114° BTDC |
Intake valve opens | 9° BTDC |
Ignition
Breaker gap | 0.015″ |
Plug gap | 0.029″ – 0.032″ |
Ignition timing indication |
FA 10° mark on flywheel
|
Ignition timing |
10° BTDC
|
Clutch
Clutch type | Single Dry Plate |
Clutch linings | Ferodo |
Brakes
Brake type |
Girling hydraulic
|
Brake linings |
Ferodo
|
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In | 0″ to 1⁄8“* |
Camber | 1° to 3°* |
Caster angle | 0° to 2° neg.* |
King pin angle |
2½° to 4½°*
* Note: Must be checked with bottom suspension links parallel to the ground. |